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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Before and After: A Full Kitchen Remodel

A full kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

10 Yard Dumpster Costs, Dimensions & Capacity

Our 10 yard dumpster rentals are perfect for a variety of home improvement and junk removal projects. Learn about the costs, dimensions and capacity of a 10 yard dumpster rental.

Keeping Your Glass Shower Door Clean: A Secret Weapon

We just read about a secret weapon to add to your cleaning kit to help keep glass shower doors free of the mineral buildup which makes them look cloudy

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Need a Carpenter? I do all phases of Carpentry work. Windows,...

The Beginner's Guide to Choosing Wood for Carpentry Projects

Half of the success of your project depends on the wood you choose.

Are Carpenter Ants or Carpenter Bees Destroying My Deck?

With summer in full swing, it is likely that you and your family are spending ample time out on the deck. Perhaps while repairing the wood structure or…

Basic Carpentry Skills Guide For Homesteaders

Learn basic carpentry skills with this homesteading guide. You'll be even more self-sufficient with these woodworking basics.

Top 4 Reasons to Choose Carpentry

There is a growing gap in the U.S. between the industry demand for trained carpentry and construction workers and the number of qualified and available workers. MNTC works to lessen that gap and get qualified graduates to work in the construction industry.

Are You A Carpenter?

During adolescence, we were all asked at one time or another, what we wanted to be when we grew up. Back when I was in school, the two most popular answers were always a doctor and a lawyer. At tha…

Peak Oil or Peak Demand?

As peak oil interest faded, a new hypothesis began to take its place.

How to Become a Carpenter

Are Those Carpenter Ants Or Termites?

Whether carpenter ants or termites have invaded your home, one thing is for certain, they should be eliminated as quickly as possible. Although for two…

Do Carpenter Bees Sting?

It can be a little disconcerting to have carpenter bees flying around. We get it. These bees are not small. In fact, they're one of the larger bees you'll…

Carpenter bees: Friend or foe?

The best way to keep them out of your deck is to continue re-staining your wood and replacing old boards.

3 Carpentry Projects You Shouldn't DIY

Home improvement shows make every DIY carpentry project look easy, but they don't give you all the information you need for most tasks.

Carpenter Bees-Facts and Prevention

Carpenter bees (sometimes known as wood bees) are typically mistakenly identified as bumble bees due to their size and color. Unlike the fuzzy bumble bee, the

Are Carpenter Bees a Threat?

There are about 500 species of carpenter bees distributed in nearly every part of the world. Chances are very good that there are at least a few of these important pollinators living and breeding near

Are carpenter ants damaging your home?

All ants are not created equal. There are citronella ants, sugar ants, and just plain old kitchen or house ants. Most ants appear inside and outside of your home, but few are as damaging as carpenter ants. Carpenter ants love…

6 Facts About Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are one of the many kinds of ants that can cause actual damage to your home. Click the link to learn more about carpenter ants!